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29 January 2024

Meet the organisers behind the Prestonfield Spring Ball, who raised £100,000 for Crohn's and Colitis last year

2024 marks the 13th anniversary of the Prestonfield Spring Ball where people come together to fundraise for Crohn’s & Colitis UK and the Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity

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11 January 2024

"I remember feeling petrified at the time. He was only little." - Louis & Stacey's Story

Read Louis' story and hear how the unwavering support of his Mum, Stacey led him to get the treatment he needed so he could be crowned 2023's Young Fundraiser of the year.

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20 March 2023

World Oral Health Day 2023 - Jake's Journey with Crohn's

Did you know, people with Crohn’s or Colitis are more likely to have mouth and tooth problems? In fact, some people might get mouth problems before they get gut symptoms.

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05 March 2020

Amy Dowden reads our 'Meet our Crohn's and Colitis cats' book

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden helped to raise awareness of Crohn’s and Colitis by reading our new children’s story to her Art in Motion Dance Academy students.

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13 February 2020

The cats are out of the bag: Our children's book has launched!

We have created a new story book and animation ‘Meet our Crohn’s and Colitis cats’ to help children better understand and manage a brighter future with Crohn’s or Colitis.

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04 December 2018

Children's information resource to be funded by Big Lottery Fund

We are delighted to have received an 'Awards for All' grant from the Big Lottery Fund.

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20 November 2018

10th anniversary of Parent to Parent service

It is 10 years since our Parent to Parent service was set up and there is lots to celebrate.

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